Synopsis: The instances of court’s intervening in the executive matters without providing comprehensive legal reasoning are increasing. SC’s recent decision to put stay on farm laws has been analysed in this context. Introduction The Supreme Court is trying to make a political settlement between farmers and the government. It has put a stay on farm law and made a… Continue reading Are courts encroaching on the powers of the executive?
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Privacy and surveillance
Synopsis: Issue of WhatsApp privacy policy has again raised the concern of data privacy in India. What are the options available with the government to handle this issue? Introduction Facebook’s revenue model uses data on its platform to allow advertisers to target relevant consumers. Now Facebook Inc. wants to integrate the services from WhatsApp, Instagram and… Continue reading Privacy and surveillance
Challenges in internationalisation of higher education
Synopsis: NEP, 2020 has an objective to attract International branch campuses (IBCs) of top Universities in India. But there are several challenges associated with it. Background Recently, National Education Policy-2020 (NEP-2020) was introduced in India. NEP-2020, for the first time, has highlighted internationalisation of higher education as an objective. To achieve this, NEP-2020 allows the top 100 World-Class Universities to open international branch… Continue reading Challenges in internationalisation of higher education
Ensuring accountability in the new Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020
Synopsis: the consumer protection rules will not guarantee better power supply quality without strong accountability provisions. Background Many states in India are not able to provide a quality supply of electricity, specifically to rural and small consumers. To resolve this issue, recently, the Union Ministry of Power has promulgated the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020. The rules provide the consumer with the rights… Continue reading Ensuring accountability in the new Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020
Why Chinese forces are weakening?
Syllabus Topic – International Relations – India and its neighborhood Synopsis: In the beginning of this year, Chinese President Xi Jinping instructed his armed forces to be “combat-ready to act at any second”. However, in reality Chinese forces are facing too many inside challenges. Why China is becoming aggressive? First, Policies of new US President Joe Biden favours freedom of… Continue reading Why Chinese forces are weakening?
SC ruling on Section 32A of IBC
Section 32A was introduced in the IBC by the amendment act of March, 2020. By this section, government provided protection to successful bidders during corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP). These bidders offer reasonable and fair value for the corporate debtor. Why this Provision was introduced? Since the implementation of IBC in 2016, insolvency resolution plan… Continue reading SC ruling on Section 32A of IBC
Trends in Housework valuation
Synopsis: The work women perform for the family should be given due recognition and valued at par with a men’s work. Introduction Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam party recently promised salaries for housewives as a part of the party’s election manifesto, has invigorated the discussion on the acknowledgment of domestic work as work. Read more – Wages for housework: An Analysis… Continue reading Trends in Housework valuation
RERA 2016 protects the interest of Homebuyers
Synopsis: As compared to RERA 2013 act, the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) 2016 was successful in empowering the home buyers. This has reduced the incidence of unfair trade practices in the real estate sector. How RERA 2016 act was better than RERA 2013 act? The RERA 2013 act had the following issues; It did… Continue reading RERA 2016 protects the interest of Homebuyers
Issue of Big Tech’s increasing power
Recently, sitting US President Mr. Trump’s account was removed from online platforms like Twitter, Facebook. This has divided the world with two contrasting views. Few people say that the social media companies were right to suspend Trump’s accounts. While others are concerned about the enormous power that these platforms wield over the public discourse, and their… Continue reading Issue of Big Tech’s increasing power
New transition in India-Nepal relations
Synopsis: Recent Joint Commission Meeting in Delhi was a positive development for bilateral relations of India and Nepal. Introduction The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal, Pradeep Kumar Gyawali visited New Delhi for the sixth meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission. What was discussed in the meeting? In this joint meeting discussions on the following project and assistance took place. It will strengthen India-Nepal relations: – India assured an early delivery of vaccines to… Continue reading New transition in India-Nepal relations
